COLLABORATIVE CREATIONS MAGAZINE

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COLLABORATIVE CREATIONS

“Politeness costs nothing but is worth a fortune.”

This is a group project made up of several IMVU creators and developers who work together to create items submitted into the catalogue. The group was set up by sintek who firstly approached a number of developers / creators who he knew or had previously worked with, asking them if they would be interested in joining a small group. Since then the group has grown in numbers and through the team spirit of all members has now become a successful developer in its own right, submitting more that 20 complete bundles ranging from a winter wonderland through to special occasions such as valentines and Christmas. The members share suggestions and propose future bundles, also sharing textures used to ensure that all products making up a bundle match to ensure continuity. Members also help each other where possible providing advice and guidance on developing / creating and using the previewer also sharing tips and tricks. Please feel free to browse the following pages, which show a selected few of our completed bundles. More are available on our avatar page. Please feel free to visit!

http://avatars.imvu.com/ColCreations


CANCER AWARENESS BUNDLE

Cancer has touched so many lives; even members of the

COLLABORATIVE CREATIONS group have had experiences with this disease and the grief it can cause.

This is our tribute to those currently experiencing this disease and to those who have overcome it. To raise awareness of the importance of

regular screening and to the issue as a whole. This bundle is brought to at COST PRICE. None of the developers /

creators who participated in creating this bundle are making any profit on this bundle.

The bundle contains the Room, a log cabin on the bank of a river, furnishings for the cabin, sofa, spa for example, a fountain and flowers.

Made to raise awareness but to promote a peaceful place for you to relax. Colours used symbolise the Pink as used for Cancer, textures

have been shared so all furnishings match. A lot of furniture spots and standing spots in and out of the cabin including a number in the river.

I must say a very special thank you to the wonderful developers /

creators below who participated in this. Achilles, ATsvSDvLight - bigheartedbigDrWinn - Cheelara1 - DarlinLila -

ErieHerbGarden - Miha - Sandrealla - Sanshark - sintek - Tawnyjane


STEAMPUNK SALLY BUNDLE

Once again the talented individuals who make up the group

COLLABORATIVE CREATIONS shine, bringing you our latest and possibly our greatest bundle so far!

A wonderful paddle boat with various room to explore, furnishings for the rooms including steampunk themed couche, table and chair, a compass and even a steampunk floating dance floor, oh and not forgetting the mechanical fish. Truly a bundle to own if you like

steampunk, even if you don’t please give it a try, the we are sure you will not be disappointed. Bundle also includes a steampunk themed

robe which can be worn by both MALE and FEMALE avatars.


ORIENTAL BUNDLE

We at COLLABORATIVE CREATIONS are very proud to present our Oriental Garden Bundle. This bundle reflects the importance of the

Eastern Philosophy of man living in harmony with nature, real textures used including real Cherry Blossom and Real Sky. Products included in this bundle are the actual room (which is absolutely lovely), an Asian

Boat which can be placed in the river flowing next to the building, a pair of butterflies again reflecting the nature / natural feel of the bundle, an authentic Oriental Gong, some Bamboo to add to the scene, a pair of

ASIAN ROYAL CHAIRS to sit and take in the view of the natural sky and surroundings, authentically textured Asagi Koi which will swim in the

accompanying Garden Koi Pond, an Oriental Stone Chimenea / Lantern and other products. If you have a love the Eastern / oriental culture please take a look at all of the products included in this bundle by

visiting the bundle page.


COUNTRY LINE BUNDLE Live the western dream, line dance with the best of them but don’t

forget to keep your horse outside!

Using all real textures may we present our latest bundle, a Western Line Dancing Club, with stage, animated dance floor, a streaming radio

bench, poker table, booth seating, a ready made band and other items that can be included to make this an authentic Western experience,

including milking the cow? Please feel free to visit the bundle page to take a closer look at the

products used to create this amazing authentic bundle.


BRITISH BUNDLE

For this bundle I gave the creators from the COLLABORATIVE CREATIONS group a challenge. As most of the group is made up of American creators and I am British I asked them to come up with a

bundle that in their opinion epitomised the United Kingdom. The group rose to the challenge admirably and did themselves proud. In my

personal opinion this IS the best bundle the group of creators has made so far. If you would like to experience life in the UK as seen through the creative talents of American IMVU creators please consider this bundle, regardless of where you come from the products included in this bundle

are amazing. A room containing a massive house, which you can furnish, a yacht to sail on the lake, the best dog I have seen on IMVVU

for years (looks so real) and included in a number of these products are sound effects such as rain (which apparently it does all the time in the

United Kingdom lol).


IRISH CELEBRATION For St Patrick’s Day we produced this very special bundle.

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in style with this wonderful bundle. Room made to look like an Irish forest with a Clover / Shamrock table and

chair, add as many as you wish, a Gazebo, an Irish dancing animated spot with especially composed Irish music attached to it. Also featuring

a Pot Of Gold! As I have said this bundle contains pieces of music composed specially fore this product, which are Royalty Free. Please click on the thumbnails above to take a closer look at each product

included in this bundle. Thank You.

Please note

please remember that if you have the latest IMVU messenger client you will only be able to hear 20 seconds of the audio contained on this product.

We will not be held responsible for any complaints if you buy this product and do not wish to use

one of the above IMVU messenger versions to enable you to hear the full royalty free music included in this product.


JELLO / JELLY FUN ROOM As a bit of fun a Bundle was suggested by one of the group’s members,

here was the result.

Our latest bundle for you to enjoy, a Jello / jelly inspired room with fun things included, such as Jello guns to shoot each other, a jelly pool

with tendrils, throw Jello at each other or dance on top of a huge Jello. Includes other items, which I know you will love. If you are looking for a fun time with your friends on IMVU, go on play in Jello, you know you want too. Please visit the bundle page to look at the items included.


HAPPY NEW YEAR

A room featuring a city skyscraper skyline in the background with new year fireworks including Catherine wheels and fireworks sound effects. There is also a Gazebo to sit inside and a special pose for you are your

loved one to hug while you watch the display. Also includes other items, for further information on each item please visit our page.


THANKSGIVING GUY FAWKES

Around the end of October in the USA you celebrate Thanksgiving, in the UK they celebrate Guy Fawkes Night (Bonfire Night). This Bundle is

a celebration of both events, a lovely room with a centre Gazebo, a bench to sit on with your friend or loved one and in the room a series of

fireworks to celebrate the occasion. Also comes with other items as seen in the thumbnails above, please visit on the bundle page to see a

full explanation of each of the products included in this bundle.


FROZEN BUNDLE

The next bundle to be made by the Collaborative Creators is a wonderful winter bundle, featuring the room, a snow fort, animated train

with lots of posing spots, snow-capped trees and other items to turn this room into an outdoor winter wonderland. Please visit our page to

see this bundle in full.


CHRISTMAS BUNDLE My favourite bundle, the novelty of the room and products truly make

this a bundle you will return too.

May we from the COLLABORATIVE CREATIONS present what we think is possibly our best bundle so far. All you will need to enjoy the festive season is here, to start a room like no other on IMVU, the floor you will

stand on and add these and other items too is actually the top of a Christmas Present / Gift. An animated toy train will take you for a ride

around the room while enjoying the chance to sit on and in novel Christmas presents / gifts. Other items are also included. Please visit the bundle page to see more information about each of the products

included. The room includes a special message from Santa himself.


CYBER-TRON For the Science Fiction fans and to celebrate the new 'Tron' movie,

which is due out in 2010, we decided to create a cyber world within a cyber world, Welcome to CYBER-TRON.

Welcome to the world of Cyber-Tron, you have been captured by the

IMVU servers and are stuck inside the core, your mission is to escape, use whatever tools you find in the bundle to do so, the room is a

brightly coloured representation of the core with animated driving spots which you can place one of the Cyber-Tron cycles on and ride around

looking for a way to escape, also features control screens and the mains power unit that powers the whole of Cyber-Tron. Please take a

look at the product page for further information.


KICKOFF BUNDLE Celebrating the launch of the American Football season it was suggested to produce an American themed football bundle.

If you are a football fan you will love this, everything you will need fro a day of football, the field, scoreboard, camera, great chair and other

items associated also a special clothing item, your own football as a clothing item that sits at your feet. Please feel free to visit our page for

further details.


HALLOWEEN BUNDLE One of my personal favourites because of the sheer talent shown from

the group members.

The second Bundle created by Collaborative Creations, may we very proudly present a full Halloween room with all the required furniture to

have a screaming good time.


WINTER BUNDLE Our very first collaboration.

This is a fantastic winter bundle put together by us. There is a wonderful Ice Room and all kinds of accessories to go with it. You can Fish in the hole on the ice. You can ride in a horse drawn carriage. You can ride on the sled while the dogs pull it. You can make angels in the snow or just sit on the bench decorated by reindeers. There are plenty

of nodes to add you own ideas as well.


Meet The People Behind Collaborative Creations In alphabetical order

IMVU Name- Achilles formally TribulationQ

Does your IMVU name have a special meaning? Yup. How long have you been here? Too long...Avatar since: 10/15/08. How long have you been a developer? Long enough Wanna tell why you started to develop? My Mommy made me do it. what was the hardest thing you ever made? Easter Island Room. What was the easiest thing you ever made?

My Merlin Portrait. What is your favourite item you have made for sale and why? Fight Like A Girl Swing, It was for a Good cause. Whom have you learned the most from? My Mom Sandrealla, and Sintek Those two have taught me everything I know.


MVU Name- ATsvSDvLight Does your IMVU name have a special meaning? ATsvSDvL simply means "Light" in Cherokee from my own people. How long have you been here? I joined 11/12/06...at the

request of my oldest daughter..(she wanted free credits lol) How long have you been a developer? I have been off and on now for about 3 years Wanna tell why you started to develop? I first started making things for my husband and family because at the time I started we had just a very small choice of Native American items in the catalogue. And even fewer meshes. What was the hardest thing you ever made? The hardest thing...hhhmmmm.. I think that had to be the men’s bustle or learning to add sound to an item.. What was the easiest thing you ever made? Besides stickers it has to be the Men's EZtees! those were a lot of fun What is your favourite item you have made for sale and why? My favourite, Well I am not sure. I pick and choose a lot. I am very picky I tend to make things that I know me or family will enjoy. I don’t think I can pick just one. Whom have you learned the most from? Well Sintek has to be at the top of the list. But I also have to give thanks to Keef and Adventseed and Cassiopia. They helped me alot. I also cannot forget my native family and friends here that have challenged me to make things for them and given me support and ideas.


MVU Name- DarlinLila Wanna tell Why you started to develop? DarlinLila had never intended to become a developer on IMVU. Her passion had always been in writing. After joining IMVU three years ago (2007), she signed on as a content creator. Lila honestly didn’t take the developing that serious. It wasn’t until a year ago that the creativity of developing overtook the passion for writing. Which saddens her, yet she enjoys another outlet of being creative. She started with basic items; furniture, hair and nails. Last year, she followed tutorials of long standing developers

and learned about opacity maps. That was what sparked the creative side of her. Lila still struggles to offer a clean opacity on her products despite a year of doing them. She’s not yet acquired the skill to just whip up an opacity map. What was the hardest thing you ever made? The hardest product she had ever done was her Asian Sunset Room. It was mesh that lacked maps needed for texturing. So it took several hours and days to create her own maps and put them to the room. It’s also her favourite room. It’s really hard to say what product is her favourite because she likes so many of them. Otherwise she probably wouldn’t have created them. She will admit that she does enjoy making the Mermaid/Man Tails and Tops, especially the exclusive Mermaid/Man Bundles. What was the easiest thing you ever made? The easiest product she ever made was in the beginning. Like many starting developers, she figured you just slapped a texture on and put it in the catalogue. It was probably nails. She is proud of her work now, spending time on each item, not only putting it together, but creating a nice catalogue page as well. Whom have you learned the most from? Good friends in a few group have offered much support and many helpful tips that helped DarlinLila progress further up that tier ladder as a developer. She has often said that if it weren’t for them, she would not be where she is now.


IMVU Name ErieHerbGarden Does your IMVU name have a special meaning? It used to lol. Erie Herb Garden was the name of a health supplement business I was trying

to start and it never took off, but my IMVU business did, so I kept it. Everyone knows me as Erie anyway. How long have you been here? A little over a year now. I joined in January of 2009 but didn't actually start exploring the community until sometime in February, when I started modeling. How long have you been a developer? Exactly one year this month. Wanna tell why you started to develop? Honestly, I just wanted a chair with my name on it lol. Once I started to see how much fun it was, I was hooked. What was the hardest thing you ever made? The trucks and trailers for my husband's catalogue. It took me 4 days to do one tractor/trailer set, because I wanted it to be as real as possible. Being so intimately aquatinted with the trucking industry, I knew there were standards that had to be met, and they turned out beautifully. What was the easiest thing you ever made? Just about any poster that happens to be in my catalogue lol. What is your favourite item you have made for sale and why? Each new item I come out with is my new favourite lol. I'm just amazed at how my skills progress with each new project. If someone had told me a year ago that I would be doing all these beautiful things, I would have laughed at them. I didn't even have graphics skills back then. Whom have you learned the most from? I would have to say quietdragon. Not only has he shared little tips here and there for making something better, but he has supported me throughout my entire developing career. I don't think I would still be doing it if it weren't for him. He's a great friend and a good teacher. He has given me the skills I need to venture out on my own and for that I will always be grateful.


MVU Name- LokiDarkfire

Does your IMVU name have a special meaning? Well, not really, I used to be a big RP gamer and as a result have an expansive guild over several different games called The Darkest Flames I kinda took the Darfire from that, Loki is just y real name. How long have you been here? According to y doohicky I have been here since 04/22/08 I joined due to an on-line relationship I was involved in this offering us a way to be somewhat closer, promptly quit for several months when we broke up, then came back...er...with another woman (yes, yes I know) anyway when things didn't work out with her I had far too many reasons to stay. How long have you been a developer? My first item was the 26th of July 2009 a set of wings animated, I changed the triggers added sound was proud ^^, and I have been meshing in 3D max for about 2 months Wanna tell why you started to develop? Well first reason we simply because every time I looked for something I wanted I could never find it, eventually I began to enjoy it so much I couldn't stop, I keep setting myself goals. I started meshing for 2 reasons, 1, well, credits? and 2, more importantly, to me at least, I wanted to see what other people could achieve from the things I created, what my designs could inspire. What was the easiest thing you ever made? hmm probably my King/Queen of the world crown, my only mesh that gave me no issue at all haha What is your favourite item you have made for sale and why? Oh that has to be my steampunk watch my most detailed and complex mesh but I totally love it! Whom have you learned the most from? This is a very hard question for me I am almost 100% self thought through guessing pretty much though when I have needed something nerseus has always helped me when he can, I suppose my biggest help has always been my inspirations, I tend to lack imagination so when people suggest something it helps me A LOT on this basis sintek, SciQuest, Seliania (yes I checked the spelling) Ge, MissVix and maxsmoke777. I do have a terrible memory so I may have missed someone, if so my apologies.


IMVU Name- MommaReggie Does your IMVU name have a special meaning? Of course it does. My real name is Regina but got nicknamed Reggie in 9th grade. Since then, ALL of my kids friends have called me Momma and Reggie got added to it in real. I started my MySpace using MommaReggie so I would be easy to find. It carried over to here....LOL How long have you been here? Since 8-19-2007 how long have you been a developer? I started developing shortly after I joined because I need certain stickers for my homepage. I already had my

own textures and some skills due to Paint Shop Pro, which I began

playing with in 1997. Wanna tell Why you started to develop? truth.....It was a great way for me to play in Paint Shop Pro and actually USE the talent I had. I had tons of graphics that I had made and lots of simple tubes but no way to share them with others. LOL What was the hardest thing you ever made? I can't put a finger on just one. The Doc Doctors were time consuming because each required about 50 new textures .My Peppermint mansion was tough but so was the Fairy Room. Some of the clothes were hard because I am picky about making sure things line up. The Halloween organ was rough because I worked on it until the cobwebs didn't look stretchy. Haha What was the easiest thing you ever made? HAIR! Once I made textures that I LOVE....I saved them. Now when I find a new hair I want to do....I just use those textures. (5 minutes and 5 new hairs are in my catalogue) LOL. What is your favourite item you have made for sale and why? I don't really have a favourite item. I have a favourite hair, a favourite outfit, a favourite room, a favourite bed but not just one favourite thing. Whom have you learned the most from? (stealing some of these words from Sandrealla) I will definitely give Sintek full credits for my meshing knowledge! also owe a shout to Dawning Developers for always being encouraging and supportive, also SchattenHaus Developers. who make it possible for ""Noobs"" to get the start they deserve. Not to mention the many friends along the way who have helped me in ways they don't even realize. Some have came up with joint ventures that pushed me along or questions that sent me on a search for answers. Each one person who has came into my IMVU life has made me who I am today.


IMVU Name- Sandrealla Does your IMVU name have a special meaning? Of course it does. It was a name I came up with as a Young Girl fantasising of Fairies, Unicorns, Price Charming (where the hell is he?) and Children for my Future. How long have you been here? Since 6-10-2007 How long have you been a developer? I started almost immediately after accidentally discovering IMVU, but only adding some one else’s texture to someone else’s mesh lol. I had no prior

skills to any of the software used to be a developer lol But I was never seriously interested until we'll say February of last year 2009. Wanna tell Why you started to develop? At first it was a shopping thing lol I loved to shop and couldn't really afford to buy the credits as I was spending them lol so I derived a few items I noticed everyone had and or wish listed and it made enough to allow me to shop the IMVU catalogue. True Story shhh!! lol What was the hardest thing you ever made? OMG the Cloths! Every mesh different be it size, or layers lol What was the easiest thing you ever made? I'd have to say the easiest thing I ever made was conversation, lol no seriously Stickers were pretty easy I think, yeah Stickers. What is your favourite item you have made for sale and why? Well G's lets see I Like everything I have made lol be it that I actually manage to do it, I love making things for others to enjoy. Whom have you learned the most from? I will definitely give Sintek and Hellstrong full credits for my meshing knowledge! Guitarland for my how to add sounds umm I also owe a shout to Dawning Developers they gave me the self esteem to try new things and are always encouraging and supportive, also SchattenHaus Developers who make it possible for ‘Noobs’ to get the start they deserve. Oh I cant leave Keef out OMG *waves @ Keef* My First Teacher XXX And last but not least you My Supporters with out you, All is just unused knowledge *winks*


MVU Name- Sanshark Does your IMVU name have a special meaning? yes in real life I’m known as San the Card Shark (I play a mean hand of spades) so when I came here I used Sanshark How long have you been here?

I have been on IMVU since Jan 08. A girlfriend of mine sent me a invite and I saw her avatar I fell in love with her and wanted one LOL How long have you been a developer? I started developing in June of 08 (got fed up with spending 200ks a month shopping) Wanna tell why you started to develop? To break my shopping addiction. What was the hardest thing you ever made? I would say in the beginning everything as time went along pvc. What was the easiest thing you ever made? Hair I quickly stopped doing it as I became bored to death with making them. What is your favourite item you have made for sale and why? I must say my Valentine's Day Room. It is very romantic and sexy. Whom have you learned the most from? Well I must say that 90% of what I have learned came the hard way from trial and error. But I will say Pleazur showed me the basics of making a room with the color by numbers room & Loving Dragon showed me different things in photoshop. I try to research information before I ask people for help like using Keef's Tutorials so thanks for making them. I believe anyone serious about this will continue to learn new things because once we stop striving to learn boredom will set in and GAME OVER.


IMVU Name- Schatten Does your IMVU name have a special meaning? The name began as SchattenWulf; a tribute to a friend initially, but with parallels to my own personality. How long have you been here? Since December of 2008. How long have you been a developer? Since February of 2008. Wanna tell why you started to develop? Developing began as a suggestion from a friend, who noticed my love for decorating rooms. At the time, I entertained the idea, but very lightly, thinking

I wouldn't have the time or knack for making virtual products, though the idea of being able to contribute more to imvu's very small Tibetan catalogue was tempting. Eventually I decided to give it a try and opened a multiple layer room in previewer. Hours later, I had my first product, based on Tibet (one of my greatest loves), and shortly thereafter I was appointed as a family architect for an rp group. I branched out from there and continue to develop primarily rooms and furniture, though from time to time I still torture myself with clothing products, my staunchest natural enemy. What was the hardest thing you ever made? A skin template from scratch. It was something I never wanted to do, except I had to do it because I have a hard time dwelling in ignorance or failure, two words that seemed to me to apply to my first skin attempts. With mentoring and several days to study and work on it, I finally had my very own original skin template. It's not the best, but it's mine...and I still prefer making rooms and furniture. What was the easiest thing you ever made? A bench or chair with two texture layers. It was my second item and I never submitted it. After having finished a heavily layered room, I felt kind of under whelmed by the simplicity of the chair. What is your favourite item you have made for sale and why? I think my favourite item is my Modern Himalayan Home. I really enjoy the simplicity of the space and the way the textures laid on for a smooth, warm atmosphere. It's very homey and exotic at the same time, and a room I spend a lot of time in. Whom have you learned the most from? In terms of texturing rooms and furniture, I am primarily self taught and through the course of stumbling through various programs and experimentation have tried to help others as much as I can. In terms of developing clothing and general support, I owe more than I can say to my partner, Tateyaku (formerly Blume). He has refused to let my emotional side get the better of me from the start. Along the way, I've also gained a lot of priceless support and shared knowledge from friends I've met in groups.


IMVU Name sintek

Does your IMVU name have a special meaning? I like to think it means sinful technology but its really just a name I thought up. How long have you been here? Well it says on my profile I joined in 18 February 2007. How long have you been a developer? Now that I cant remember. I think I started with stickers as soon as I came to IMVU. Wanna tell why you started to develop? I like to learn new things. I can’t just sit still and watch TV, so I thought this would keep me

occupied in my free time. What was the hardest thing you ever made? The most recent thing is the hardest thing I have ever made, I always try to push myself, to create something better. What was the easiest thing you ever made? I’m good at making mistakes, they come easy to me, but I learn from them. What is your favourite item you have made for sale and why? My favourite thing I have made has got to be my fairground and all the fair rides, also my fat2fit range of fitness items, I am so proud of them. Whom have you learned the most from? When I first came to IMVU the developers / creators on here tended not to answer questions, keeping how they made items to themselves. I am all self taught, with help from various people along the way. I vowed to myself them that if I ever get into a position where I can help new developers / creators I would. This is why I wrote my guides. Due to my visual impairment it has been hard at times also a steep learning curve, but I look back now on what I have achieved and I will admit I do feel proud.


IMVU Name- Tawnyjane Does your IMVU name have a special meaning? Yes. It is my nickname and middle name put together. How long have you been here? 11-13-2007 How long have you been a

developer? I started developing shortly after I joined. Wanna tell why you started to develop? I started to develop after I read that I could make my own clothes and other items and sell them in the IMVU catalog. What was the hardest thing you ever made? Opacity maps and Meshes. What was the easiest thing you ever made? Retexturing Hair, Clothes and making stickers. What is your favourite item you have made for sale and why? Too hard to pick just one I like the items I make. Whom have you learned the most from? For Developing, I learned most of it all from my dear friend decbaby1966. She took me under wing and I learned a lot from her about Opacity maps, clothes, furniture ect.. For Meshes, I learned from Sintek he has been the most helpful and encouraging person that I know. I also thank others in all my groups for sharing there tips, tuts and other items they all have been a helpful hand in my developing career.


Collaborative Creations

Our Show Room Dear Visitors, Welcome to My Fascination, Collaborative Creations. I derived this room especially for The Group Members .I Host it as A Public Room Here On Imvu. For the Group itself is Blooming right along but still does not get the recognizing it so deserves. I’d Like to take this moment and invite You into Our Show room; There you will find Many Products Uniquely designed By Our Members. The Talent and Quality speak for themselves. You are sure to find yourself in awe. I have included a few Pictures of Items displayed from Many Of Our Various Bundles Which are Featured in The Show Room. So come take a look And Possible One Of Us will be there to entertain You as well. *winks*

Sincerely, Sandrealla Proud Collaborative Team Member




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